Parenting

This week in class we discussed parenting. I think it is so important for parents to take the time to learn what is proper ways to parent their children and to really be aware of the effect they have on their children.
Here are a few reasons of why we parent that was discussed in class:
- microcosm of eternal life
- continue on to future generations
- practice of the godhead
- the children have the same genetics as the parents making it a bit easier to address their needs
- opportunity for constant, intimate teaching and learning

I really liked the discussion we had in focusing on the child's needs and not their behaviors. To really think about why the child is behaving the way they are as opposed to just think that there child is being crazy or ridiculous.
"You can never get enough of what you don't need, to satisfy what you do need." I really like this quote because it doesn't matter how hard you try to get these needs through other means like doing drugs you will never find the satisfaction you desire.

Here are some things that wise parents do:
- offer contact freely
      - within appropriate bounds
     - as accepted by the child
- teach to contribute
     - do chores, help around the home
     - young women, scouting, sports teams, etc.
     - alway encourage to help family
- encourage responsibility
     - choices that are age and situation appropriate
     - consequences to actions

I really see how important parenting really is. I definitely want to be a very active parent and learn the appropriate ways to handle children during different situations. I think it is great that we have these resources available to us. By practicing good parenting not only will the children grow and becoming better members of society but the family at a whole will improve and it will help to make a happier, healthier home.